Getting here
Mukteshwar, on the ridge above Nainital
Mukteshwar is a quiet hill village at 2,286 m, 50 km from Nainital and far from the crowds.
By train
Kathgodam station is 70 km away, about 2.5 hours. The Shatabdi from Delhi arrives at 11:40 am; we arrange a taxi for ₹2,800 (sample).
By air
Pantnagar airport is 100 km, about 3.5 hours, with daily flights from Delhi.
By road
Delhi is 340 km, about 8 to 9 hours via Haldwani and Bhowali. Leave before 6 am to beat the traffic at Ghaziabad.
Sample Orchard House, Sargakhet Road, Mukteshwar, Nainital district, Uttarakhand 263138 (sample)
Nearby
3 km · walk
Chauli ki Jali
Cliff-edge rock formation with valley views. Best at sunrise.
2 km · walk
Mukteshwar Dham
A 350-year-old Shiva temple on the ridge top.
12 km · drive and walk
Bhalu Gaad waterfall
A 2 km forest trail to a waterfall near Satkhol.
50 km · 2 hours
Nainital
The lake, Mall Road and boat rides, for a day trip.
25 km · 1 hour
Ramgarh orchards
Fruit country, Tagore's hilltop and fruit-wine shops.
35 km · 1.5 hours
Kainchi Dham
Neem Karoli Baba's ashram by the river.
When to come
March to June
Spring and summer
Rhododendrons in bloom and days around 20°C. Book weekends a month ahead.
July to September
Monsoon
Green and misty, sometimes with landslides on the road. Cheapest month, best for writers.
October to February
Clear skies and snow
Sharpest Himalayan views. Snowfall some years in January; nights below 0°C.
The hills are calling
See which nights are free and send your dates on WhatsApp. We reply within the hour.